Wallace Felt Toronto became a pioneering missionary leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints among the Slavic people. He served three missions among the Czechs and continued as their mission president in absentia for another 25 years. Born December 9, 1907 in Salt Lake City Utah, Wallace was called to the German Mission. In 1929 he joined the first elders transferred to open the Czechoslovak Mission under Arthur Gaeth. When released, Wallace studied at the University of Utah and soon married Martha Sharp. In 1936 he was called to preside over the Czech Mission. New cities were opened, and conversions continued. The Nazi occupation of Czech lands in 1938 and 1939 led to the evacuation of all missionaries. During the war, Wallace became the director of the Utah Red Cross. In 1946 Wallace and his family returned to Prague. With a larger missionary force, the Church expanded even after the February 1948 Communist coup. Buy by 1950 the missionaries were expelled, and the registration of the Church was cancelled. Faithful Saints were now left without the opportunity even to hold branch meetings. At home Wallace taught seminary, served the Young Men’s MIA board, and became executive secretary of the Utah Cancer Society. Through cryptic letters, he kept in touch with the Saints in Czechoslovakia. In 1964 President McKay assigned the Torontos to visit the Czech Saints as tourists. In 1965 he was asked to return alone to meet with the ministry officials. He did so, but only after he was arrested following his interview on television during the huge national sports festival. His request for Church recognition was rejected, and he was deported at the German border. Wallace Toronto remained president of the Czech Mission until his death from cancer on January 10, 1968 in Salt Lake City. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
Leadership, Missionaries, missions, Local history, Portrait photographs, people, Leadership, locals
Local Identifiers
16-2084
Title
Supervisor A. Clair Thomson
Description
Supervisor A. Clair Thomson. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
Leadership, leaders, Local history, people, Portrait photographs, locals
Local Identifiers
16-2087
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2020-10-21
Description
The Globe, October 21, 2020, Online Edition
Subjects
Democratic Party, Political elections, elections, Political campaigns, locals, districts, Salt Lake City, voters, Voting, debates, Republican Party, Libertarianism, mayors, congressional districts, Racial equality, Reform, Opinion piece, presidencies, Presidents, Presidential elections, reporting, Reporters
Local Identifiers
21-0319
Title
Fairbanks 2
Description
Unknown individual with the text "Fairbanks 2" written on the back of the photograph. The text could be the individual's last name. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
locals, Portrait photographs
Local Identifiers
16-1734
Title
Sotuyo 5
Description
Unknown individual with the text "Sotuyo 5" written on the back of the photograph. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
locals
Local Identifiers
16-1733
Title
Chairman Area Board, M. Elmer Christensen
Description
Chairman Area Board, M. Elmer Christensen. Attended schools in Murray, Utah and the University of Utah receiving a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1923. Served as Utah State Chemist for 35 years. President of two national professional associations and was a member of the American Chemical Society since 1934. Served as chairman of the Utah section of ACS in 1937 and as a member of the Granite District Board of Education for 16 years. Recognized as "Man of the Year" in Utah Education in 1962, chairman of the Salt Lake Technical College in Utah Education in 1962, chairman of the Salt Lake Technical College and member of the LDS Hospital Board of Trustees. Born Sept. 13, 1902 in Manassa, Colorado to Martin and Louisa Mauss Christensen. Died June 17, 2002. Married Melba Morgan August 14, 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
School board members, Leadership, leaders, Local history, people, Portrait photographs, locals, Education
Local Identifiers
16-2077
Title
Craig Forman
Description
Craig Forman, a local individual. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
locals
Local Identifiers
16-1735
Title
Hansen 6
Description
Unknown individual with the text "Hansen 6" written on the back of the photograph. The text could be the individual's last name. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
locals, Portrait photographs
Local Identifiers
16-1737
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2021-02-09
Description
The Globe, February 9, 2021, Online Edition
Subjects
locals, community art, community development, Community service, changes, artistic change, Salt Lake Community College, bicycles, storytelling, Local history, History, culture, politics, local politics, professors, Teachers, Exhibitions, exhibiting
Local Identifiers
21-0359
Title
Leroy A. Blaser
Description
Leroy A. Blaser. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
people, Portrait photographs, locals
Local Identifiers
16-2086
Title
Chairman Dr. J.O. Jones
Description
Chairman Dr. J.O. Jones was a leader in the local community. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
Leadership, leaders, Local history, people, Portrait photographs, locals
Local Identifiers
16-2085
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2021-02-16
Description
The Globe, February 16, 2021, Online Edition
Subjects
Charity, Fund raising, Community service, donors, locals
Local Identifiers
21-0362
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2021-03-16
Description
The Globe, March 16, 2021, Online Edition
Subjects
locals, Deneece Huftalin (President 2014- ), legislators, Legislation, legislating, Discussion, Students, Teachers, Alumni & alumnae, women, cultural heritage, Women's History Month, Salt Lake Community College, resource centers, gender identity, gender issues, sexuality, Sex
Local Identifiers
21-0373
Title
Dale Peterson
Description
Dale Peterson a local individual who may be significant in Salt Lake Community College history. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
